Kunchacko Boban
Born: 1976-11-02 in Alappuzha, Kerala, India
Known For: Acting
Biography
Kunchacko Boban is a Malayalam actor and producer whose career has gracefully transitioned from romantic heartthrob to one of the industry’s most versatile leading men. Grandson of legendary filmmaker Kunchacko, he made his debut in Aniyathipravu (1997), which became a blockbuster and earned him the tag of the “Chocolate boy” of Malayalam cinema. Throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s, he cemented his image with hits like Niram (1999), Harikrishnans (1998), Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (2000), Swapnakoodu (2003), and Kasthooriman (2003), making him a favorite in youthful romances. After a brief break from acting, Kunchacko reinvented himself with more diverse and mature roles, starring in acclaimed and commercially successful films such as Traffic (2011), Seniors (2011), Ordinary (2012), How Old Are You (2014), Take Off (2017), Virus (2019), Anjaam Pathiraa (2020), Nayattu (2021), Pada (2022), Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022) and 2018 (2023), India’s official entry to the Oscars. Over the years, he has evolved from youthful romances to thrillers, dramas, and character driven cinema, earning praise for his adaptability and dedication. Today, Kunchacko Boban is celebrated as one of Malayalam cinema’s most consistent and bankable actors, balancing mass appeal with meaningful cinema.
Filmography
2026
2025
- Officer on Duty as Harishankar
2024
- Grrr.. as Rejimon Nadar
- Bougainvillea as Royce Thomas
- Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha as Kozhummal Rajeevan (Cameo)
2023
- 2018 as Shaji Punnoose
- Enthada Saji as Saint Rocky
- Chaaver as Ashokan
- Padmini as Rameshan
- Pakalum Paathiravum as Michael
2022
- Pada as Rakesh Kanhangad
- Ariyippu as Hareesh
- Ottu as Kichu
- Nna Thaan Case Kodu as Kozhummal Rajeevan
2021
- Nayattu as CPO Praveen Michael
- Mohan Kumar Fans as Krishnan Unni
- Bheemante Vazhi as Sanju/Bheeman
- Nizhal as John Baby
2020
- Anjaam Pathiraa as Dr. Anwar Hussain
2019
- Allu Ramendran as Ramendran aka Allu Ramendran
- Praana
- Virus as Dr. Suresh Rajan
2018
- Panchavarnathatha as MLA Kalesh
- Johny Johny Yes Appa as Johny
- Kuttanadan Marpappa as John Paul
- Mangalyam Thanthunanena as Roy
- Shikkari Shambhu as Peelipose
- Thattumpurath Achuthan as Achuthan
- Poomaram as Himself
- DiwanjiMoola Grand Prix as Sajan Joseph IAS
- Nayika Nayakan as Mentor
2017
- Take Off as Shaheed
- Ramante Edanthottam as Raman Menon
- Varnyathil Aashanka as Kautta Sivan
2016
- Vettah as Melvin Philip
- Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti as Vinayan aka Prem Nazeer
- School Bus as SI Gopakumar
- Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum as Pranav Menon
- Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho as Ajaya Kumar/ Kochavva
2015
- Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi as Philipose John Varkey
- Jamnapyari as Vasoottan
- Chirakodinja Kinavukal as Thayyalkaran/ UK Karan/ Gulf Karan
- Madhura Naranga as Jeevan
- Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal as Photographer
- Rajamma @ Yahoo as Michel Rajamma
2014
- How Old Are You as Rajeev
- Polytechnic as Pauly
- Konthayum Poonoolum as Krishnan
- Cousins as Sam
- Law Point as Sathya Mohan
- Bhaiyya Bhaiyya as Babumom
2013
- Vishudhan as Fr. Sunny
- Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum as Chakkattutharayil Gopan / Chakka Gopan
- 3 Dots as Vishnu
- God For Sale as Prasannan nair
- Romans as Akash / Fr. Paul
- Kadhaveedu as Raj Karthik
2012
- Mallu Singh as Ani
- 101 Weddings as Krishnankutty
- Poppins as Major Prathap Varma
- Spanish Masala as Rahul
- Ordinary as Eravi
2011
- Sevenes as Shyam
- Traffic as Dr. Abel Thariyan
- Makeup Man as Self
- Seniors as Rex Immanuel
- Three Kings as Raman Unni Raja
- Sandwich as Sai
- Race as Dr. Eby John
- Doctor Love as Vinayachandran
2010
- Four Friends as Surya
- Elsamma Enna Aankutty as Palunni
- Mummy & Me as Rahul
- Oridathoru Postman as Raghunandan
- Sakudumbam Shyamala as Akash
2009
- Gulumaal: The Escape as Ravi Varma
2006
- Kilukkam Kilukilukkam as Roy
2005
- 5 Fingers
- Hridayathil Sookshikkan as Sreenath
- Iruvattam Manavatti as Gautham
- Junior Senior as Krishnakumar
2004
- Jalolsavam as Aalakkal Chandran
2003
- Swapnakoodu as Deepak Narayanan / Deepu
- Mullavalliyum Thenmavum as Shelly
- Kasthooriman as Sajan Joseph Alukka
- Thillana Thillana as Vijay Varma
- Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam as Aniyankuttan
2002
- Snehithan as Joji / Anandan Namboodiri
- Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha as Aromalunni
- Kalyanaraman as Unni
2001
- Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka as Jayakanthan
- Dhosth as Vijay
2000
- Priyam as Benny
- Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram as Chandrahasan
- Ingane Oru Nilapakshi as Charly
- Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam as Saji
1999
- Niram as Aby
- Prem Poojari as Prem
- Mazhavillu as Mahesh
- Chandamama as Unni
1998
- Mayilpeelikkavu as Manu / Krishnanunni
- Harikrishnans as Sudarshanan
- Nakshatratharattu as Sunil
1997
- Aniyathipraavu as Sudhish Kumar
1981
- Dhanya as Child